Labour Relations Specialist

GardaWorld; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Group RRSP

Job summary

GardaWorld in Halifax Airport is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to coordinate regional labour relations activities. This role reports to the HR and Labour Relations Manager for the Atlantic Region and supports managers in disciplinary matters, investigations, and interpretation of collective agreements.

The position combines hybrid work with occasional travel, offering benefits and RRSP participation, in a dynamic security services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized environment, preferably federally regulated.
• Strong understanding of collective agreements and their application.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in labour relations committees and meetings.
• Assist mediation, conciliation, and dispute resolution processes.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations and advise on disciplinary measures.
• Interpret and apply collective agreements and policies for managers.
• Collaborate with operations to develop practical solutions within negotiated frameworks.

Skills

Labour relations

Disciplinary investigations

Mediation & dispute resolution

Policy interpretation

Manager advisory

Education

Postsecondary education in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Business Unit: Aviation Services

Career Area: Operations and Administration

Location: Goffs, Nova Scotia, CA

Reporting to the Human Resources and Labour Relations Manager for the Atlantic Region, the Labour Relations Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating all labour relations activities within the region. In this role, the Specialist serves as a key resource for managers and provides support in the areas of labour-management relations, disciplinary investigations, labour relations matters, and the interpretation and application of collective agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in various joint committees, including labour relations committees, grievance committees, and ad hoc meetings addressing operational and organizational issues.
• Participate in mediation, conciliation, and dispute resolution processes with the objective of identifying mutually beneficial solutions.
• Coordinate and conduct disciplinary investigations involving employee conduct, compliance with company policies, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Advise managers on the appropriate and progressive application of disciplinary measures to address performance or conduct concerns, while ensuring compliance with collective agreements, company policies, and applicable legislation.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding the interpretation and application of collective agreements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop practical and creative solutions that support business objectives while respecting the negotiated framework.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in Human Resources or Labour Relations.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, preferably within a federally regulated workplace.
• Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work model combining remote work and on-site presence at our Halifax (YHZ) office.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and continuously evolving work environment.
• Occasional travel to stations throughout the Atlantic Region.
• Group benefits program and Group RRSP.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Location: Halifax Airport

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